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South Africans are carrying a heavy burden right now. From rising unemployment — especially among young people — to deepening poverty and inequality, soaring fuel prices, and growing tensions around migration, many are asking: what kind of country are we becoming? Is this a difficult chapter that will eventually pass, or are we entering a longer period of social and economic instability? This morning, we unpack the mood of the nation and where South Africa may be headed next. episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 16 MIN

South Africans are carrying a heavy burden right now. From rising unemployment — especially among young people — to deepening poverty and inequality, soaring fuel prices, and growing tensions around migration, many are asking: what kind of country are we becoming? Is this a difficult chapter that will eventually pass, or are we entering a longer period of social and economic instability? This morning, we unpack the mood of the nation and where South Africa may be headed next.

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South Africans are carrying a heavy burden right now. From rising unemployment — especially among young people — to deepening poverty and inequality, soaring fuel prices, and growing tensions around migration, many are asking: what kind of country are we becoming? Is this a difficult chapter that will eventually pass, or are we entering a longer period of social and economic instability? This morning, we unpack the mood of the nation and where South Africa may be headed next. Guest: Justice Malala: Political Analyst

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South Africans are carrying a heavy burden right now. From rising unemployment — especially among young people — to deepening poverty and inequality, soaring fuel prices, and growing tensions around migration, many are asking: what kind of country are we becoming? Is this a difficult chapter that will eventually pass, or are we entering a longer period of social and economic instability? This morning, we unpack the mood of the nation and where South Africa may be headed next.

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